How far is West Salem, WI from Muskego, WI?
The driving distance from West Salem, WI to Muskego, WI is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Salem and Muskego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Salem and Muskego.
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Start on North Leonard Street
1741 ft · 53 sec · North Leonard Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Jefferson Street
1027 ft · 30 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto City Loop
814 ft · 24 sec · City Loop
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Turn right onto Neshonoc Road
790 ft · 27 sec · Neshonoc Road
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Take the ramp left
1546 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
125 mi · 2 hr 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road
2323 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto South Moorland Road
4.7 mi · 9 min · South Moorland Road
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Continue on South Moorland Road
101 m · 8 sec · South Moorland Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Moorland Road
67 m · 5 sec · South Moorland Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road
896 ft · 18 sec · South Moorland Road
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Continue on South Moorland Road
532 ft · 12 sec · South Moorland Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Moorland Road
38 m · 3 sec · South Moorland Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Moorland Road
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Turn right onto Janesville Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Janesville Road
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Turn left onto Pioneer Drive
44 m · 7 sec · Pioneer Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Salem and Muskego.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Neshonoc Road
Merge slight left
125 mi · 02h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving West Salem and Isolated Rain Showers near Muskego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Salem to Muskego?
The road trip is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km) and usually takes 02h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dekorra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from West Salem and 98.5 miles from Muskego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.17 one way or $52.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Salem and Isolated Rain Showers near Muskego.
Stop Ideas Near Dekorra
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Portage
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Salem and Muskego. Straight-line distance: 162.86 mi (262.09 km).
#1 West Salem
City in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 5,013 |
| Coordinates | 43.8991300, -91.0812500 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Muskego
Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 25,317 |
| Coordinates | 42.9058500, -88.1389800 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pioneer Drive (-88.139155, 42.905838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $26.17 | $52.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.52 | $59.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.30 | $64.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.81 | $73.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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